The U.S. State Department confirmed that all 55 million visa holders are under continuous review, with potential revocations for security or legal violations.
The review aims to identify potential threats to national security or public safety, including visa overstays, criminal activity, or support for terrorist organisations.
“Prohibiting entry to the United States by those who might pose a threat to U.S. national security or public safety is key to protecting U.S. citizens at home,” a State Department spokesperson said.
The Trump administration has intensified scrutiny on immigrants and foreign students, including those involved in pro-Palestinian campus protests. Recently, more than 6,000 student visas have been revoked, with hundreds linked to terrorism concerns.
The spokesperson said the State Department under the Trump administration is revoking visas “in cases where a foreign visitor overstays their lawful period of admission, engages in criminal activity, provides material support to a terrorist organisation, or otherwise violates U.S. law.”
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